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YT52 OSY

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 OSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 118,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,539 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 31,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

diesel emmissions very high for this model,suspect air cleaner dirty.

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YT52 OSY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 68,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT52 OSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT52 OSY registered?

YT52 OSY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is YT52 OSY safe to buy?

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